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Shani Dev Aarti Meaning — Line by Line

श्री शनिदेव आरती

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Shani Dev Aarti with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Verse 1. Jaya jaya shri shanideva bhaktana hitakari
  2. Verse 2. Shyama amka vakra drishta chaturbhuja dhari
  3. Verse 3. Krita mukuta shisha rajita dipata hai lilari
  4. Verse 4. Modaka mishthana pana chadha़ta haim supari
  5. Verse 5. Deva danuja rishi muni sumarina nara nari
Verse 1#

Jaya jaya shri shanideva bhaktana hitakari

जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी । सूरज के पुत्र प्रभु छाया महतारी ॥

Jaya jaya shri shanideva bhaktana hitakari Suraja ke putra prabhu chhaya mahatari

MeaningVictory, victory to Shri Shanidev, the benefactor of his devotees; the son of the Sun-god (Surya) and of mother Chhaya.

Verse 2#

Shyama amka vakra drishta chaturbhuja dhari

श्याम अंक वक्र दृष्ट चतुर्भुजा धारी । नीलाम्बर धार नाथ गज की असवारी ॥

Shyama amka vakra drishta chaturbhuja dhari Nilambara dhara natha gaja ki asavari

MeaningDark of body and crooked (sidelong, penetrating) of gaze, bearing four arms; clad in blue, O Lord, you ride upon your mount.

Verse 3#

Krita mukuta shisha rajita dipata hai lilari

क्रीट मुकुट शीश रजित दिपत है लिलारी । मुक्तन की माला गले शोभित बलिहारी ॥

Krita mukuta shisha rajita dipata hai lilari Muktana ki mala gale shobhita balihari

MeaningA jewelled crown gleams upon your head and lights up your brow; a garland of pearls graces your neck — wondrous to behold!

Verse 4#

Modaka mishthana pana chadha़ta haim supari

मोदक मिष्ठान पान चढ़त हैं सुपारी । लोहा तिल तेल उड़द महिषी अति प्यारी ॥

Modaka mishthana pana chadha़ta haim supari Loha tila tela uda़da mahishi ati pyari

MeaningSweets, delicacies, paan and betel-nut are offered to you; iron, sesame, oil, black gram (urad) and the buffalo are dear to you.

Verse 5#

Deva danuja rishi muni sumarina nara nari

देव दनुज ऋषि मुनि सुमरिन नर नारी । विश्वनाथ धरत ध्यान शरण हैं तुम्हारी ॥

Deva danuja rishi muni sumarina nara nari Vishvanatha dharata dhyana sharana haim tumhari

MeaningGods, demons, sages, saints and men and women all remember you; the devotee fixes his meditation upon you — we are in your refuge.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

शनिदेव
Shanidev
Lord Saturn — the planetary deity of karma, discipline and justice
सूरज के पुत्र
Suraj ke Putra
Son of the Sun (Surya); Shani is the son of Surya and Chhaya
छाया
Chhaya
Chhaya (the shadow), Shani's mother
भक्तन हितकारी
Bhaktan Hitkari
Benefactor and well-wisher of devotees
लोहा तिल तेल उड़द
Loha Til Tel Urad
Iron, sesame, oil and black gram — items dear to Shani, offered in his worship

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Hindi devotional aarti

Author: Traditional

Period: Devotional era

Shani (Saturn) is the son of Surya, the Sun-god, and Chhaya. As the great judge among the Navagrahas, he weighs every soul's karma and dispenses its just fruits — which is why his gaze is feared during Sade Sati. Yet to his devotees Shani is 'bhaktan hitkari,' the benefactor: those who worship him with honesty and humility on Saturdays find his justice turning to grace. This aarti is sung to close that Saturday worship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shani Dev Aarti?▼
The Shani Dev Aarti 'Jai Jai Shri Shanidev Bhaktan Hitkari' is the traditional Hindi aarti of Lord Shani (Saturn), the son of Surya and Chhaya. It is sung at the close of Shani worship, especially on Saturdays and during Sade Sati, to seek his grace and protection.
When should the Shani Aarti be sung?▼
Saturday (Shanivar) evening is the most auspicious time, as are Shani Jayanti and Shani Amavasya. It is sung after lighting a lamp of mustard or sesame oil and reciting the Shani Chalisa.
What is offered to Shani Dev during the aarti?▼
As the aarti itself says, black sesame (til), mustard/sesame oil, iron, urad (black gram), blue or black flowers, and sweets like modak are offered. Lighting a til-oil lamp is the central offering.
Does the Shani Aarti help during Sade Sati?▼
Devotees believe regular worship of Shani — including the Chalisa, stotra and aarti on Saturdays — softens the difficulties of Sade Sati and Dhaiya, granting patience, justice and relief from Saturn's harsher effects.

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